The Rebel Masterchef Champion, William Gozali — by ellynatjohnardi on Monday, December 29, 2014

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What are your first impressions when you see this dude: Stylish? Bad-boy? Nerdy? Location: Yesterday Lounge Outfit: personal collection

Avec Moi - Petite Parisian Bistro in The Heart of Jakarta — by ellynatjohnardi on Friday, December 26, 2014

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C'est pas "voulez vous coucher avec moi se soir?", mais "voulez vous manger avec moi se jour?" Translation: It...

Amber Chocolate Bar — by ellynatjohnardi on Wednesday, December 24, 2014

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What is it with this year's Christmas that many new restaurants and cafes choose to open at this time of the year? This week alone...

Scottish Seafood, Quietly Gracing Top Tables Around The World, Now Comes to Indonesia — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, December 18, 2014

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What would first comes to your mind when I mention "Scotland"?

Have You Ever Dined Inside a Container? — by ellynatjohnardi on Monday, December 15, 2014

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There's a reason why some people just can't move on and that's exactly the memory I had about this place, especially if they se...

Indonesia's Very Own Original Kopitiam: Warung Kopi Phoenam in Makassar — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, December 11, 2014

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If you have less than 24 hours to spend in a new city, where would you go to? For me, the answer is pretty easy, as I would first and forem...

(New): Patio Trattoria & Pizzeria — by ellynatjohnardi on Wednesday, December 10, 2014

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Have you heard? There's a brand new Italian restaurant in South Jakarta (it's been open for 2 weeks by the time this post is publis...

One of My Favourite Brunch Spot in Jakarta...KOI Kemang — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, December 4, 2014

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Who would knew, that Jakarta already had its first 'hipster' dining spot more than 2 decades ago? This understated and established ...

See Red, Eat Red, Be Red at SATOO Red Night! — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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As if an average dinner at one of Jakarta's best buffet restaurants is not indulgent enough, SATOO cracks the boundary (yet again!) of i...

Introducing You: One of Jakarta's Must-Visit Rooftop Dining Venue — by ellynatjohnardi on Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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If Singapore has Sky on 57 , Kuala Lumpur with its Marini's on 57 , Jakarta's Skye 56 may seem like a pun intended by Ismaya Group. ...

First Louisiana Seafood Experience (Definitely Not The Last!) — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, November 20, 2014

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Seafood! Oh glorious Seafood...No table manners needed here, seriously.

Download Bango App: Eat, Review, Share & Win Some Cool Gadgets! — by ellynatjohnardi on Saturday, November 15, 2014

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Yes, you read the title correctly, indeed there is an app that makes it possible and I'm about to share with you what this app is...Curi...

Treat Yourself Today: Have an All You Can Eat Teppanyaki for Lunch! — by ellynatjohnardi on Friday, November 14, 2014

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Hello! Can I take you to an all-you-can-eat Teppanyaki at Shangri-la Hotel for lunch today?

Know What It's Like to Crave for a Good Ramen, Badly? — by ellynatjohnardi on Monday, November 10, 2014

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Have you ever had a food craving so bad, you just got to appease that constantly haunting desire to eat a specific type of food as soon as p...

Dining Surrounded by an Oasis at Botany Restaurant — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, November 4, 2014

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Jakarta's restaurants growth can be said to be severely lopsided, with the central and southern part of the city seeing more drastic and...

AW Kitchen by Akira Watanabe's First Outlet Outside Japan — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, October 28, 2014

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Jakarta this year welcomes two new 'Akiras' in the ranks of its continually-growing list of new restaurants. After the headlines-ma...

North Jakarta's Hidden Gem: Sushi Masa — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, October 23, 2014

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Being born into a modest family means eating Mum's cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A meal at KFC would be occasional treat tha...

Thai Bistro and Bar: Mango Tree BistroBar — by ellynatjohnardi on Saturday, October 18, 2014

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Can Thai food ever go wrong? Never, especially a super affordable, complete and satisfying lunch sets mean that only cost IDR 65,000++. 3...

IKEA Swedish Meatballs, Welcome to Indonesia! — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, October 16, 2014

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The iconic blue and yellow logo just officially calls Indonesia home for the first time (that's a major relief for agitated Indonesians...

(New) Jakarta's First Speakeasy-Inspired Venue, Bau-Haus 1933 — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, October 14, 2014

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Speakeasy is actually a term coined to refer to establishments that sold alcohol illegally. Such places thrived in the United States, back ...

(New): BLU at Shangri-la Jakarta — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, October 7, 2014

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Finding a place to hang out and socialize comfortably in Jakarta can be quite a headache, because of the sheer number of choices. Talking a...

(New): Fun Indonesian Dining at Bengawan Solo Restaurant — by ellynatjohnardi on Sunday, October 5, 2014

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Bengawan Solo Restaurant at Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel, a local 5 star hospitality property owned by the Sahid Group, has actually been in exist...

(New): Ippudo Ramen Invades Indonesia! — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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Yes, I queued 45 minutes to get a table at this newly opened ramen restaurant in one of Jakarta's high end shopping malls. So, you must ...

From London to Cibaduyut: Comedy Kopi Surabaya — by ellynatjohnardi on Monday, September 29, 2014

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Indonesians are friendly, but rarely humorous. To be comedian or a comic, it takes more than quick wit, but also courage to be laughed at o...

Your Wish is The Chefs' Command at The Pavilion — by ellynatjohnardi on Friday, September 26, 2014

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This is probably the first hotel buffet I know that is willing to conjure up anything the guests want although the dish is not officially on...

Hidden Gem: The Yakinikuya Tokyo BBQ Dining — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, September 23, 2014

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Hidden in the basement floor of a niche shopping square in South Jakarta, this hole-in-the-wall Japanese-Korean BBQ dining recreates the ...

New: Tredici Ristorante — by ellynatjohnardi on Friday, September 19, 2014

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Tredici Ristorante, a place that the owner envisions to create a feeling as if you are entering a rustic villa in Italy, a place that feels...

Checked In: JW Marriott Surabaya — by ellynatjohnardi on Wednesday, September 17, 2014

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On my recent trip to attend Jimmy's Press Conference/Party in Surabaya, I was hosted at JW Marriott Surabaya. I would perhaps dismiss ...

New Zealand Food & Wine Festival 2014 — by ellynatjohnardi on Saturday, September 13, 2014

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How many New Zealand products can you name out loud without searching Google? If you mention Manuka Honey or kiwis, then you are on the righ...

(New): Welcome to Jimmy's, Surabaya's First Super Premium Club — by ellynatjohnardi on Wednesday, September 10, 2014

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Surabaya's partying scene is changing with the arrival of its first super premium lounge-club! Welcome to Jimmy’s ‘home’...

Linamnam! Flavours of The Philippines Festival — by ellynatjohnardi on Friday, September 5, 2014

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Mabuhay ! Celebrating 65 years of friendship between Indonesia & The Philippines, Shangri-la Jakarta, Philippine Department of Agricultu...

Broke Down in Tears because of Korean Chili Chicken! — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, September 2, 2014

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Do you know what's better than Korean Chili Chicken ? None, except for Korean chili chicken topped with melted cheese like this: ...

Hipster Historia Food & Bar at Kota Tua — by ellynatjohnardi on Saturday, August 30, 2014

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You have not been to Jakarta if you have not visited Kota Tua. The photogenically vintage complex or preserved old building is perhaps one ...

(NEW): Pala Adas Indonesian Bistro — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, August 28, 2014

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For foodies in Jakarta, the name Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) would spark the image of endless rows of restaurants, bakeries, cafes, eateries...

(NEW): Sake+ Senopati — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, August 26, 2014

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Are you a fan of sake or wish to heighten your appreciation for the often misunderstood rice wine from East Asia? Sake+, Jakarta's first...

C's Steak & Seafood Introduces New Menu, Chef and Farm-to-Table Concept — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, August 21, 2014

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C's Steak & Seafood at Grand Hyatt Jakarta, quite recently welcomed its Chef de Cuisine Matt Demery, who was previously with Park H...